Respect to 247HH for dropping this fresh gem of Pete Rock discussing his earliest taste of Hip-Hop, favorite creations, and the importance of having respect for music. Just hearing Pete Rock talk about the records and samplers is enough to get any producer inspired to make something great. Shouts to forum member Kick Rocks for … Read more
Aftermath producer Focus talks about his upcoming solo release Dedication, working with Dr. Dre, and producing from a source of inspiration. Oddly enough, Focus directly addresses the topic of Dr. Dre’s use of ghost producers and the long awaited release of Detox. Check the Interview at Hip Hop Game
Aftermath staff producer DJ Khalil breaks down the making of “What It Is” by Nas, including how the sample was replayed, chopped in Recycle, and recreated using Reason. He also goes onto talk about his passion for European progressive rock records, the importance of having your track mixed correctly, and the upcoming release of Dr. … Read more
9th Wonder starts it off by chopping up a "Pretty Brown Eyes" by Mint Condition, then takes us on a digging excursion to Cue Records located in Philadelphia. Store owner DJ Botany 500 offers up some unknown joints while 9th wonder talks about receiving a Grammy shout out from Mary J. Blige and sampling records. … Read more
9th Wonder talks about the beat for "Breakin My Heart" from Little Brother’s album Getback. Apparently the beat was about 3 years old by the time song was recorded, which is pretty amazing for it to still be relevant after all this time.
DJ Toomp makes a quick beat using the ASR-10 and explains the difference between programming and production. [Video removed from Youtube]
Interview by Maze of Diggers Spot During the last years, producer Black Milk representin’ Detroit turned out to be an insider due to his unique production style and sound. While other producers focused on synthesizer sounds and recycling of used-a-hundred-times-before loops, Black Milk was still getting his fingers dusty while diggin in the crates, always … Read more
Studio mastermind DJ Quik talks about the wonders of the Akai MPC 3000 and customizing equipment. Nice studio footage here.
Jimmy Lee, producer and for Bad Boy, talks candidly about entering the music business, working with various artists. Message to the masses: It’s all about the music… the bling will slow you down!
Production legend Extra P talks about his favorite A Tribe Called Quest songs and Q-Tip’s tendency towards 3 bar loops.